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Canon EF 100mm f2.8 Macro USM Review

Canon EF 100mm f2.8 Macro USM

Main Features

  • 100mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 600g.
  • Diameter: 79mm
  • Length: 119mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.31m
  • Max Magnification:1x
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Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM Overview

Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsAverage
PortraitGood
TravelFair
StreetFair
WeddingGood
Walk AroundFair
VloggingFair
LandscapeFair
MacroVery Good

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Reasons to Buy Canon EF 100mm f2.8 Macro USM Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon EF 100mm f2.8 Macro USM lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Full-time Manual Focusing
Focus Distance Limiter
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
8 Diaphragm Blades
High Max Magnification ratio of 1x
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CONs
No Weather Sealing

Lens Mount

Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM has a maximum diameter of 79mm and total length of 119mm. It weighs 600g / 21.2 oz.

Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM has a filter thread of 58mm.

Focal Range

Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM has a fixed focal length of 100mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 160mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Maximum Magnification Ratio

Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.31m.

Aperture

Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F32.0.

Optical Formula

Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM's optical formula consists of 12 elements in 8 groups .

Lens Hood

Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM doesn't come with a lens hood but there is an optional lens hood with a part code of ET-67 that you can order separately.

Body Colour

Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM is available in Black color.

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Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Canon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 100mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 8
Optics
Optical Elements 12
Optical Groups 8

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.31m
Max Magnification 1X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter Yes, limits to 0.25x
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 600g
Diameter 79mm
Length 119mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 58mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Code ET-67
Tripod Collar No
Optional Accessories Soft Case LP1219
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